We are seeking a first-class Editor to ensure the production of high-quality medical communication programs and materials for pharmaceutical clients & to manage the editorial progression of jobs from approved copy to print stage, ensuring that optimum communication is achieved through effective use of language and design.

You will have solid functional expertise, with the ability to deliver what is expected with autonomy as well as to take on additional tasks beyond editorial work, i.e., perform checks for more junior editors and provide limited training for junior editors.

Responsibilities of the Senior Editor include: Edit and proofread copy for a range of educational and promotional items – including printed materials, slide presentations, and digital media projects – to agreed style/specification, checking content, clarity, accuracy, consistency, syntax and grammar. Manage the progression of assigned projects from signed-off copy to print stage, keeping team informed of project status, and attending status/priority meetings as required. Liaise with creative designers to develop appropriate design options for all materials. Mark up approved copy/draw up page plans for typesetting. Set up editorial/production trackers, ensuring all relevant information is included, and liaise with typesetters to ensure that medical information is clearly conveyed in text, tables and figures. Check all proof stages from initial layouts to printers’ proofs, liaising with typesetters at each stage, incorporating client/author corrections as required, and liaising with relevant internal/external stakeholders to ensure full input and approval of copy. Assist in estimating editorial hours for budgets as required. Assist in the development and implementation of production schedules, and deliver assigned projects and tasks in accordance with budgeted hours and agreed deadlines. Develop effective working relationships with suppliers, including web developers and translation agencies, as required. Assist in maintaining overall quality control (QC) in Editorial Department, helping to ensure that all print items are QC checked, and monitor published items to ensure they are of the highest quality for agreed specification and budget. Assist in training, supervising and reviewing the work of junior team-members, as required. Assist in monitoring departmental procedures/processes to ensure team operates at maximum efficiency.

IQVIA offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including a profit-related annual bonus, private health insurance and a generous company pension scheme.

For more information about the role please contact 0118 450 1894.

Skills and Experience Required

Required capabilities and experience: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Excellent attention to detail. Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills, to a standard appropriate for QC checking. Knowledge of standard copy-editing/proof correction marks. Familiarity with a wide range of materials, including exhibitions, stage-sets, congress materials, pitch presentations and digital media. Familiarity with standard scientific copy preparation/styling conventions Aptitude for critical review of copy, questioning client/author corrections. Proficiency in layout-checking/copy-fitting, to a standard appropriate for QC checking. Good knowledge of print/production procedures. Ability to review the work of colleagues and provide constructive feedback. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively. Ability to work to tight timelines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, clients and suppliers. Budgetary awareness/ability to provide accurate hours estimates for projects. A science (or relevant) degree and editorial experience in a pharma, agency, journal and/or experience in regulated environment highly preferred. Full eligibility to work full time in the UK

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